scholarly journals Persons with disabilities, cancer screening and related factors

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 3705-3714
Author(s):  
Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro ◽  
Alarcos Cieza ◽  
Chester Luiz Galvão Cesar
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Variables ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Visual Disabilities ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
Gender And Age

The scope of this article is to describe persons with disabilities (PwD) being subjected to cancer screening and the relationship between some social variables and inequalities in performing these tests. A cross-sectional study of cancer screening among PwD was conducted in 2007 with 333 participants interviewed in residence in 4 cities of São Paulo. Variables in the practice of cancer screening, disabilities, gender, age, income of main family breadwinner, ethnicity, use of health services, assistance required, private health insurance, and coverage by the family health program were studied. Frequencies, χ²-test, trend χ² percentages and the Odds Ratios (OR) were used for data analysis. 44% of PwD attended at least one cancer screening at the appropriate time. Persons with visual disabilities and with hearing disabilities were subjected to more screening examinations than those with mobility disabilities and women were attended in screening exams more than men. Persons between the ages of 21 and 60 reported cancer screening more frequently than those between 80 and 97 years of age. The outcomes indicate that PwD have different attitudes toward cancer screening according to the type of disability, gender, and age, which were the variables that directly influenced cancer screening exams.

scholarly journals Ethnodirigid study of Medicinal plants used by the population assisted by the “Programa de Saúde da Família” (Family Health Program) in Marechal Deodoro - AL, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Lima Melro ◽  
S. A. Fonseca ◽  
J. M. Silva Júnior ◽  
S. P. B. Franco ◽  
M. A. Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
Socioeconomic Data ◽  
The City

Abstract This study aimed to assess diagnosis of Unique Health System (SUS) users profile with regard to herbal medicine. This is a cross-sectional study with observational data collection conducted in the city of Marechal Deodoro, through a semi-structured questionnaire with questions related to socioeconomic data, use, and knowledge of medicinal plants and herbal medicines and satisfaction with the use of medicinal herbs (MH) and interactions of phytotherapeutic drugs (PD). Among the topics, 86.89% of users used herbal medicines often, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.). It was also observed that the plants are generally used as a sedative (21.74%) and as tea (87.84%). 82.32% of respondents claim to have acquired the knowledge of herbal medicine through a family member and 85.36% make use of medicinal plants without having received any information on the use of MH and PD. 61% of the plants described that coincided with the form of use and therapeutic properties found in the literature. With regard to satisfaction by treatment with MH and PD, it was found that 56.67% are satisfied. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to this aspect of usage, in order to avoid possible drug interactions or adverse reactions resulting from the incorrect use.

scholarly journals Main reasons for medical consultations in family healthcare units in the city of Recife, Brazil: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rinailda de Cascia Santos Torres ◽  
Karine Sobral Marques ◽  
Kamila de Nazaré Ribas Leal ◽  
Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
Medical Attendance ◽  
The City

ABSTRACTCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Only a few studies have focused on the main reasons for consultations at primary healthcare units within the Family Health Program. The aim here was to describe the reasons that led patients to seek assistance at four primary healthcare units in the city of Recife, Brazil.DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at primary healthcare units in the city of Recife.METHODS: Among adult patients who were consecutively attended at four primary healthcare units in the city of Recife, their two main reasons for going there were recorded by medical students. The students did not interfere in the consultation dynamics. The data were gathered between September 2010 and March 2011 and between November 2012 and August 2013. The reasons for the consultations were grouped into broader categories in accordance with the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC-2).RESULTS: 478 patients were included. Their mean age was 45.9 years (± 16 years) and 71% were female. Pain was the main reason for seeking medical attention (34%), followed by evaluation of tests, prescription renewal and medical certificates (17.6%). The most frequent types of pain were musculoskeletal pain (15.7%), headache (10.4%) and abdominal pain (8%). The main reasons for consultation according to ICPC-2 were in the general and nonspecific, musculoskeletal, nervous system-related and digestive tract categories.CONCLUSION:Pain was the most frequent reason for seeking medical attendance at these primary healthcare units.

scholarly journals Current fertility desire and its associated factors among currently married eligible couples in urban and rural area of Puducherry, south India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1385-1395
Author(s):  
Ganesh Kumar Saya ◽  
Kariyarath Cheriyath Premarajan ◽  
Gautam Roy ◽  
Sonali Sarkar ◽  
Sitanshu Sekhar Kar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Fertility Desire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Fertility

Background: There are paucity of studies on current fertility desire at community level. Objective: To assess current fertility desire and its associated factors among eligible couples of reproductive age group in Puducherry, India. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study from 2016 to 2017 among 2228 currently married eligible couples assessed socio-demographic and fertility-related factors associated with fertility desire. Data were collected based on the National Family Health Survey questionnaire. Association of fertility desire was assessed by univariate and generalised linear regression analysis. Results: Out of 1979 respondents, current fertility desire within two years was 13.7% (95% CI, 12.3%-15.3%). Mean number of children (SD) currently living and preferred was 1.77(0.851) and 2.11 (0.528) respectively. After adjusting for confounders, the significant factors positively associated with fertility desire include woman's age of 18–24 (APR = 2.91), 25-29 years (APR=2.48), 30-34 (APR=2.47), 35-39(APR=2.06), high socioeconomic status (APR=2.02), those without child (APR=52.35) and those with one child (APR=35.60). Conclusion: The fertility desire is comparatively lesser than other areas. Those without or with a single child and high so- cio-economic status group had comparatively more fertility desire. Keywords: Fertility desire; eligible couples; India.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic, hygienic, and sanitation factors in reducing diarrhea in the Amazon

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katiuscia Shirota Imada ◽  
Thiago Santos de Araújo ◽  
Pascoal Torres Muniz ◽  
Valter Lúcio de Pádua
Keyword(s):  
Family Health ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cow’S Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Network ◽  
Cow's Milk ◽  
The Public ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
The City

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the contributions of the socioeconomic, hygienic, and sanitation improvements in reducing the prevalence of diarrhea in a city of the Amazon. METHODS In this population-based cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from surveys conducted in the city of Jordão, Acre. In 2005 and 2012, these surveys evaluated, respectively, 466 and 826 children under five years old. Questionnaires were applied on the socioeconomic conditions, construction of houses, food and hygienic habits, and environmental sanitation. We applied Pearson’s Chi-squared test and Poisson regression to verify the relationship between origin of water, construction of homes, age of introduction of cow’s milk in the diet, place of birth and the prevalence of diarrhea. RESULTS The prevalence of diarrhea was reduced from 45.1% to 35.4%. We identified higher probability of diarrhea in children who did not use water from the public network, in those receiving cow’s milk in the first month after birth, and in those living in houses made of paxiúba. Children born at home presented lower risk of diarrhea when compared to those who were born in hospital, with this difference reversing for the 2012 survey. CONCLUSIONS Sanitation conditions improved with the increase of bathrooms with toilets, implementation of the Programa de Saúde da Família (PSF – Family Health Program), and water treatment in the city. The multivariate regression model identified a statistically significant association between use of water from the public network, construction of houses, late introduction of cow’s milk, and access to health service with occurrence of diarrhea.

Family and Social Variables Associated with Family Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110263
Author(s):  
Joaquín Salvador Lima-Rodríguez ◽  
Isabel Domínguez-Sánchez ◽  
Marta Lima-Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Variables ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Family Nurses

The current study examined the interrelationships among potentially relevant family and social factors associated with family health. A cross-sectional study was conducted by collecting demographic information from 432 families, including family typology, family life cycle (FLC), and social status as well as social support and stressful life events (SLEs), with self-perception of family health being measured as a dependent variable. Descriptive analysis of the sample and univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed. Multivariate analyses showed that the FLC stage of families as launching centers, lower educational level of household heads, and impact of SLEs were negatively associated with family health, whereas adequate perceived social support and the number of close friends and relatives were positively associated with family health. Therefore, these factors must be considered by family nurses to promote family health and prevent family dysfunction.

Assessment of nutritional indices in children and its relation with some factors in Abadan-Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 4786
Author(s):  
Mitra Tadayon ◽  
Fariba Khavayet* ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
Amal Saki Malehi
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem

The prevalence of malnutrition and weight problems in children and their consequences in the world have become a major health problem. Therefore, identifying the children’s’ nutritional status is a critical step to ensure optimal growth and development in children. The purpose of this study was assessing prevalence of malnutrition and its related factors among 3-5 years’ children in Abadan in, 2015-2016. The current study is a cross-sectional study which was conducted on 500 children. Samples were selected from 9 health clinics in the Abadan, Iran. Data were collected using interviews with mothers, filling out questionnaires and measuring children’s height and weight and calculating their BMI. Also BMI of mother measured. Data was analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-square test. The results showed that the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity were15.2%, 6.8 % and 5.8 % in children in Abadan. Malnutrition had relation with child’s appetite and socioeconomic status (P<0.05). This study showed that malnutrition is a problem in children in this city among children 3-5 years old. Considering to results obtained from this study, the most important related factors was child’s appetite, socioeconomic status. Therefore, the health policy, makers should pay attention to raise awareness, socioeconomic status and family health promotion to improve nutritional status of children.

scholarly journals Presence of intimate family and cancer screening behavior: a cross-sectional study of 4237 workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Miyamatsu ◽  
A Shima ◽  
A Morino ◽  
S Azuma ◽  
M Ichikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Past History ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Presence of intimate family is considered as one of the related factors of health behaviors. The study aim was to clarify the relationship between the presence of significant others and having a colorectal cancer screening. Methods This study used data of baseline survey of intervention study regarding breast cancer screening at worksites. A total of 6827 workers, aged 40 and over of the retail company, were required to fill out a self-administrated questionnaire related to cancer screening. the intimate family was defined as a person’s spouse or partner and children. Logistic regression analyses were performed to estimate odds ratios [ORs] and 95% confidence intervals [CIs] of undergoing an annual screening for colorectal cancer by the presence of spouse or partner adjusting for age. The same analysis was performed regarding the presence of children. Results Response rates were 70% in men and 71% in women. After excluding participants with a past history of cancer and lack of information about colorectal cancer screening or the presence of significant others, 4203 remained for the analyses. A total of 1777 participants reported that they had undergone screening for colorectal cancer within a year (42% in men and 42% in women). Screening rates of participants with/without a spouse were 45% and 30% in men, 44% and 38% in women. Screening rates of participants with/without children were 45% and 33% in men, 43% and 38% in women. ORs of undergoing annual colorectal cancer screening by the presence of spouse were 1.8 (1.3-2.5) in men and 1.3 (1.1-1.5) in women. ORs by the presence of children were 1.6 (1.2-2.1) in men and 1.1 (0.9-1.3) in women. Conclusions This study indicated that health behavior in cancer screening could be affected by having a spouse in both men and women. The presence of children positively related in men. Male workers with children might be under some pressure to keep their health, from a sense of responsibility of main income earner. Key messages Health behavior in cancer screening could be affected by having a spouse. Health behavior in cancer screening could be affected by having a child only in men.

Home visit by nurses in western towns of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil west region

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 852
Author(s):  
Vilma Constancia Fioravante Dos Santos ◽  
Naiana Oliveira Dos Santos ◽  
Maiana Pinheiro Dos Santos ◽  
Adriana Roese
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Home Visit ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
Professional Nurses ◽  
Del Rio

ABSTRACTObjective: to discuss the work of professional nurses within the Family Health Strategy (FHS) and the production of second-order data concerning home visit (HV) activities. Method: it is an epidemiological and cross-sectional study. The data collection was carried out in SIAB/DATASUS/MS, and they concerned the number of families registered in each FHS and the number of HVs carried out per year, in the six towns of the Western region of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. The data were collected on February 23, 2010, and the period studied was from 1998 to 2008. Results: there are data from the registers provided by the teams, which do not match the values presented. Through the graphic representation of the data, it was possible to identify a mismatch between the number of HVs carried out and the number of families registered in the period under study. Conclusion: these data are associated with an unreal configuration of FHS in the towns under study. Thus, we will discuss with the Regional Health Coordination concerned in which measure the health care demands have been met and also the benefits of using HV for professional nurses and the community, as well as the use of the indicators produced in the health care area. Descriptors: home visit; primary health care; Family Health Program; family health.RESUMOObjetivo: discutir a atuação do profissional enfermeiro dentro da Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) e a produção de dados secundários referentes às atividades de visita domiciliar (VD). Método: estudo de natureza epidemiológica e transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada junto ao SIAB/DATASUS/MS, com dados referentes ao número de famílias cadastradas por ESF e número de VDs de enfermagem realizadas por ano, nos seis municípios que fazem parte da região Oeste do Rio Grande do Sul, no Brasil. Os dados foram coletados no dia 23 de fevereiro de 2010, e o período estudado foi de 1998 a 2008. Resultados: existem dados referentes aos registros oferecidos pelas equipes que apontam algumas disparidades entre os valores apresentados. Por meio da representação gráfica dos dados, verifica-se determinada disparidade entre o número de VDs realizadas e famílias cadastradas no período estudado. Conclusão: associa-se a esses dados a não-configuração real da ESF nos municípios estudados. Dessa forma, discutir-se-á, junto à Coordenadoria Regional de Saúde responsável pela região, em que medida as demandas em saúde estão sendo satisfeitas e, também, os benefícios da utilização da VD para os profissionais de enfermagem e a comunidade, bem como a utilização dos indicadores produzidos na área da saúde. Descritores: visita domiciliar; atenção primária à saúde; Programa de Saúde da Família; saúde da família.RESUMENObjetivo: discutir la actuación del enfermero en la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia (ESF) y la producción de datos secundarios referentes a las actividades de visita domiciliar (VD). Metodología: se trata de un estudio de naturaleza epidemiológica y transversal. La recopilación de datos se realizó junto al SIAB/DATASUS/MS, con datos referentes al número de familias registradas por la ESF y al número de VDs de enfermería realizadas por año, en los seis municipios de la región Oeste del Rio Grande do Sul, en Brasil. Los datos fueron colectados en el 23 de febrero de 2010 y el período estudiado fue de 1998 a 2008. Resultados: existen datos referentes a los registros ofrecidos por los equipos que apuntan disparidades entre los valores presentados. Al observar la representación gráfica de los datos, verificase determinada disparidad entre el número de VDs realizadas y de familias registradas en el período estudiado. Conclusión: asociase a estos datos la no configuración real de la ESF en los municipios estudiados. Así, será discutido, junto a la Coordinadoría Regional de Salud responsable por la región, en cual proporción las necesidades de salud están siendo satisfechas y, también, los beneficios de la utilización de la VD para los profesionales de enfermería y la comunidad, así como el uso de los indicadores producidos en el área de salud. Descriptores: visita domiciliar; atención primaria de salud; Programa de Salud de la Familia; salud de la familia.

scholarly journals HEALTH FACILITY AND HUMANRESOURCE FACTORS SUPPORTING UPTAKE OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 632-638
Author(s):  
Gregory Okonya Sakwa ◽  
◽  
Peter Bukhala ◽  
Zachary Kwena ◽  
Mary Kipmerewo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Health Volunteers

Main objective was to describehealth facility and human resource related factors supporting uptake of cervical cancer screening in Kakamega County.Design; descriptive cross-sectional study adopting quantitative methods. Setting; Kakamega County within 16 community units in 8 sub counties.Sampling;multistage sampling was used to sample 48 community health volunteers and 16 health facilities.Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data from Community Health Volunteers and the heads of link health facilities.Validity and reliability of questionnaire was ensured through expert review.Analysiswasby use of descriptive statistics. Results;Majority of participants were female (91.7%) aged between 30-50 years (75%), with primary level of education(47%) and had worked for more than five years as Community Health Volunteers (60%). More than 95% ofCommunity Health Volunteers visited clients’ homeson monthly schedule(77%).Regarding cervical cancer screening,60% of Community Health Volunteers agreed that they were involved in referring women for cervical cancer screening.Almost all(92%)of Community Health Volunteers had not been trained on aspects of cervical cancer screening. Further, 94% of Community Health Volunteers confirmed that cervical cancer screening was part of the health education package they discuss with women. Approximately 81% of health facilities were health centers and offeredcervical cancer screening services weekly (75%).Conclusion;Health facilities offer cervical cancer screening adequately. Community Health Volunteers have established network to reach women but lack capacity to sensitize women on cervical cancer screening. Recommendation: Community Health Volunteersshould be empowered to mobilize women for cervical cancer screening.

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